I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 818 - Chapter 818 The Mastermind (1)

Chapter 818: The Mastermind (1) Chapter 818: The Mastermind (1) Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Yangling sized up the person kneeling on the ground and asked, “What’s your name?” “My name is Xi Le, and I’m a tenant farmer of Gentry Wei.” Xi Le gritted his teeth as he knelt on the ground uneasily.

“I have something to report.” “Get up and talk.” Mu Yangling softened her expression and asked, “What do you have to say?” Xi Le hesitated for a moment, then took out a paper bag from his wet arms and handed it to Mu Yangling respectfully.

When Xiao Ting received the paper bag and opened it, he was stunned by what he saw.

There was a small handful of two-inch-long grain seedlings inside.

However, Mu Yangling quickly took the paper bag and looked at it carefully under the oil lamp.

After a while, she asked, “This is the grain seedling of Dry Rice No.

1.

Gentry Wei seems to have bought enough seeds from our grain store to plant on 50 acres of land.” “However, we have enough such seeds in our farmstead to plant on 200 acres of land.

According to my understanding, our landlord also planted seeds in other farmsteads, and the quantity is not less than this.” “Other than your landlord, do you know who else has so many seeds?” Seeing that Mu Yangling’s gaze was fiery but gentle, Xi Le heaved a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly.

“I heard that Gentry Qian owns quite a lot, too.

I don’t know about the rest.” Smiling, Mu Yangling asked, “How did you know to look for me?” It had to be known that information didn’t transmit easily in this era, and it differed even between villages.

This was why it was surprising that not only was Xi Le aware of his landlord’s dealings, but it also occurred to him to look for Mu Yangling.

“During this period of time, the government office came to our village to investigate.

Unfortunately, my cousins were one of those whose seeds had been swapped for fake ones.

Therefore, when I found out that the government office was looking for seeds that had been swapped, I started paying attention to what was going on around me.

Coincidentally, the grain seeds planted by our farmstead’s boss happened to be taken care of by me.

As I also happened to have planted Dry Rice No.

1 last year, as soon as the seedlings grew, I knew that they were Dry Rice No.

1.

However, the quantity was wrong.

A family can only buy enough seeds for 50 acres at most.

Even if our landlord pulled strings and gathered seeds from elsewhere, it’s impossible for him to gather so much.

ThereforeaEUR|” Mu Yangling understood what Xi Le meant.

“What do you want?” Mu Yangling looked at him gently.

Xi Le gritted his teeth and knelt down again.

“I don’t dare to ask for too much.

I only hope that Your Highness can redeem my younger brother and allow us brothers to rent two acres of land for farming.

I’ll be diligent and do anything to repay Your Highness.” “Where’s your younger brother?” “He’s working at our landlord’s residence.” Seeing that his eyes were red, Mu Yangling knew that there must be something going on.

She nodded slightly and said, “I promise you that.

Go back first and don’t let anyone know about this.

Wait patiently for a few days.

I’ll get you and your brother out.” Xi Le heaved a sigh of relief and kowtowed to Mu Yangling to thank her before slowly retreating with Xiao Ting.

When Xiao Ting returned, seeing that Mu Yangling was still looking at the seedlings, he went forward and said, “Your Highness, did Gentry Wei swap our seeds?” “He doesn’t have the guts to do this alone.

Even the entire Ju Prefecture’s gentry alliance can’t do this.

Besides, what good does it do them?

Once they’re discovered, the Prince can confiscate their assets.” Mu Yangling thought for a moment and said, “Get someone to investigate Xi Le’s situation and see what his brother does in Gentry Wei’s residence.” Xiao Ting agreed respectfully.

After giving him instructions, Mu Yangling immediately stood up and walked out, having been delayed from her original schedule.

After patrolling the grain store, she still had to come back to accompany the three children.

She had promised Little Bear that she would bring him and his younger brothers out for a walk today.

For the past few days, she had neglected the three children because of the grain seeds.

Last night, when she was hugging Tiger Head, he kept snorting; Little Lion simply turned his head away and ignored her.

After Mu Yangling finished patrolling the warehouse and made arrangements for the grain store, Little Bear was just done coaxing his two younger brothers to finish eating the steamed eggs.

When he saw his mother coming in valiantly in horse-riding apparel while holding a horsewhip, he immediately threw down the bowl and ran over.

He shouted, “Mother, let’s ride a horse today!” Mu Yangling tapped his forehead with the horsewhip and said, “Didn’t you want to go for a walk?

Get someone to bring your foal and run just ride a few laps on the grassland.” Little Bear cheered and ran back to change into his riding clothes.

Seeing that their brother was so happy, the two children seated on the brick bed also clapped their hands happily.

Mu Yangling couldn’t help but smile when she saw this.

She tapped their noses and asked with a smile, “Do you even know what we’re talking about?” Little Lion blew bubbles at his mother, grabbed her fingers, and stood up shakily.

Mu Yangling’s eyes lit up, and she reached out her other hand to carefully protect him.

When Little Lion completely steadied his footing, Mu Yangling smiled happily.

The servants in the room all revealed surprised expressions, but because they were afraid of scaring Third Young Master, they did not dare to move.

Tiger Head looked up lazily at his mother and quickly crawled over.

Then, he supported himself against the wall and stood up.

He even walked towards her boldly.

However, just as he let go of the wall, he fell down.

Mu Yangling hurriedly caught him with one arm and hugged him tightly.

She hugged the two children in her arms and laughed loudly.

“Not bad, not bad.

When your father returns tonight I’ll tell him the good news.” The servants in the room congratulated Mu Yangling.

Mu Yangling carried them into the house to change and said, “Go and check if the Duke’s wife is ready.

We’ll wait for her at the door.” Little Madam Xia was already waiting with Little An.

As the carriage and picnic items had been prepared in advance, Mu Yangling could leave as soon as she got into the carriage with her children.

However, just as she sat down in the carriage with the three children, Fan Zijin stopped the carriage.

Frowning, he asked, “Where are you going?” Mu Yangling said, “Let’s go for an outing.” Little Madam Xia stuck her head out of the car window and asked, “Master, what’s the matter?” Seeing the four children looking at him with sparkling eyes, Fan Zijin swallowed his words and got into the carriage.

“Let’s go together.” Little Madam Xia’s mouth fell open.

Little An crawled into his father’s arms and turned to look at the three Qi brothers playing together on the blanket.

Fan Zijin stroked his head and looked at Mu Yangling.

“There’s news from Si County.

Is Haoran coming back tonight?” “He went to patrol the border and won’t be back for half a month.” Fan Zijin’s face was as dark as he spoke.

“It’s West Xia.” Mu Yangling’s pupils constricted, and Fan Zijin said, “Qin Fang has spies in Si County, and Minister Qin’s family is still in West Xia.

It’s said that he has a few loyal subordinates working for West Xia, and Jiangnan used to be his territory.

As Si County is a region where the cultivation of rice and the breeding of fish flourish, he has a lot of business there.

I didn’t expect him to transport so many grain seeds.

But due to this incident, more than half of his men in Si County are now exposed.

Big Brother has already asked Bai Li to take over the matters in Si County and ordered us enforce martial law at the border.” Little Madam Xia tensed up and looked at the two of them nervously.

Mu Yangling asked in a low voice, “Then we should inform Haoran.” Why did Fan Zijin come to look for her first?